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Free business growth strategy course – apply by March 5!

Post Date February 27, 2013

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For the third year, the Minneapolis office of the Small Business Administration has been selected to offer a free intensive training course to area businesses. Past year Minneapolis participants include Certus EDM, Christensen Law Office, CorAzon, Flair Fountains, Gandhi Mahal, Guaranty Commercial Title, Harry Jensen Construction, IpHouse, kp Companies, MAG Mechanical, Mother Earth Gardens, Nelson Electric, Olu’s Home, On-Demand Group, PediaPals, Saffron restaurant, The Stratford Companies, Tri-Construction.

WHAT: E200 Emerging Leaders is an intensive training initiative to accelerate growth of high potential small businesses located in America’s cities. Developed by the U.S. …

An Opportunity for West Bank Businesses!

Post Date February 26, 2013

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The West Bank Business Association is excited to announce a great opportunity for West Bank Businesses. In partnership with the City of Minneapolis, we will be administering grants for façade improvements in 2013. If you were planning on storefront improvements – now’s the time!

Who can apply for a matching grant?

Building owners and commercial tenants (with property owner’s approval) can apply for a Great Streets façade grant if:

they are located within an eligible business district (for example, the West Bank) AND
the improvements are for a commercial …

Reminders: WBBA Meetings next week and Monthly Member Meeting on the 21st

Post Date February 8, 2013

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February – Monthly member Meeting

4:00pm Thursday February 21 2013 –

Riverside Room in the Christensen Center, Augsburg College

Agenda

4pm – Call to order

I. Welcome/Introductions (10 mins)

II. Business (5 mins)
– Approve January minutes

Minutes can be found here: http://wbba.thewestbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-01-17_MemberMeetingMinutes.pdf

And supplementals here: http://wbba.thewestbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-01-17_JanuarySupplementals.pdf

III. Committee Updates (15 mins)

– Member Recognition & Outreach

– Festival Planning

– West Bank Ride / Cycling Event Committee

– Safety Committee

– West Bank Improvement District

IV. Lot A – Vision and Planning (10-15 minutes)

A planning committee has been meeting to discuss outcomes and impacts of potential city development on the …

WBBA Update – Reminder – Member Meeting on Thursday

Post Date January 14, 2013

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Hello!

A quick reminder that our first monthly member meeting of the year is this coming Thursday.

Let’s get the year off to a great start!

We’ll be meeting at Augsburg, but in the Riverside Room in the Christensen Center. (Location B)

If you’re not able to join us for the meeting, please take a moment to let us know what your interests are for our 2013 moving forward. Your time is valuable, and we want to make sure you’re getting the most out of member meetings. To make …

Notes, Invitation & Updates

Post Date November 28, 2012

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Hello,

I hope everybody had a great holiday! A few updates for you are below, along with meeting minutes.

Minutes / Notes
Minutes from our last meeting can be found here: http://wbba.thewestbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-15_MemberMeetingMinutes.pdf
The supplemental handout can be found here (Cam’s report to the West Bank):http://wbba.thewestbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012-11-15_Handout.pdf
And our plan for the next few years, along with notes from our September planning session, can be found here: http://wbba.thewestbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/5_YearStrategicPlan.pdf

Invitation!
Most of you are aware that we’ve been researching Business Improvement Districts, in part as a tool for economic and community development. A collaborative of nonprofits (the WBBA being one …

MN Business Improvement Districts: Rochester Convening

Post Date November 23, 2012

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Please join the Great Cities Collaborative for a presentation and tour of the Rochester Business Improvement District-BID. Learn about the successful implementation and outcomes of the Rochester BID.

Date: December 3, 2012

Time: 8:15 am – 5:00 pm (The bus will leave promptly at 8:15 am and will return by 5:00 pm)

Location: The shuttle will leave from the Target parking lot on Hiawatha and Lake Street. Please park on the south side of the lot nearest Lake Street.

Click here to register!

Agenda:

8:30-10:00 am: Travel Minneapolis-Rochester (Yes! …

West Bank Business Association – Meeting Thursday

Post Date November 13, 2012

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Hello,

A reminder that our next member meeting is this coming Thursday, November 15th, 4:00pm at Augsburg. At our Strategic Planning session, many members talked about wanting to get involved, wanting to know more about membership and wanting to know when our committees are meeting and working. Many of you also had great ideas on how we can grow and improve. Thursday will be our chance to put those words and thoughts into action! I’m really looking forward to meeting with you on Thursday, to talk about …

Center for Energy & Environment bring 401E to your business!

Post Date October 3, 2012

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The Center for Energy and Environment 401(e) program will help your employees save energy in the workplace and at home using an educational workshop held over lunch. At the workshop employees will get energy saving tips and have the opportunity to sign up for a special discounted “Home Energy Squad Enhanced Visit”.*

IT’S EASY, HERE’S HOW

1) Work with Ashley to schedule a lunch n’ learn for employeesat your workplace
2) CEE will provide you with flyers and an email template to helppromote the program to employees
3) CEE will conduct a FUN and INFORMATIVE …

Free CPR / First Aid Class

Post Date September 28, 2012

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FREE CPR/FIRST AID CLASS!!

Join us for this to learn how to practice bandaging and splinting and learn a plan of action to recognize

And deal with these emergencies:

Unconsciousness
Bleeding
Broken bones
Head, neck, and back injuries
Sudden illness and Winter Emergencies
Choking
Comparations /Resque Breath

We will offer FREE CPR/FA training for the West Bank residents and will receive a First Aid certification from the American Red Cross!

When: Saturday September 29, 2012

11:00 – 2:00 pm

Where: Brain Coyle Center

To register please contact:

Hani (612)876- 9348 or Yahye Mohamed (612) 203-9254

Development is just around the corner… (Literally!) Join the conversation!

Post Date September 26, 2012

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Development is just around the corner… (Literally!)

Join the conversation!

The City of Minneapolis has plans for major development around the new Cedar Avenue LRT Station, the first development will be on the Lot A site (see map.)

The West Bank Business Association, West Bank Community Coalition and West Bank Community Development Corporation are working together to: to educate the community on the development and RFP process and plan a community response to the proposed development

We want community members to join us in this effort!

Why this is important:

This …

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